Students meet with an advisor

Academic Advising at WMU

Mission Statement

Academic Advising at Western Michigan University is a collaborative teaching and learning process. Academic advisors and students collaborate to develop educational plans that promote personal growth, academic excellence, career development, and timely degree completion. Through professional development and continuous improvement, WMU academic advisors strive to foster a safe and inclusive environment to advance equity and facilitate self- directed life-long learning.

 

Student Learning Outcomes

Students will collaborate with their academic advisor(s) to:

  • Create a graduation plan aligned with the requirements of their chosen curriculum and career path.
  • Identify resources to support their success at WMU.
  • Complete their graduation plan aligned with the requirements of their chosen curriculum and career path.
  • Connect with campus partners who can support creation of a strengths-based success plan to guide academic, personal, and professional growth.